Mexican 15 min Easy

Molletes

Open bread rolls topped with refried beans, cheese and salsa.

Origin & Story

Molletes are a simple, satisfying Mexican open-faced snack: split rolls spread with refried beans and cheese, toasted until melty and topped with fresh salsa.

Main Spices & Their Role

Cumin

Warms the refried beans.

Chilli

Adds heat via the fresh salsa topping.

Ingredients

2 bread rolls, halved
1 cup refried beans
1 cup grated cheese
1/4 tsp cumin
Pico de gallo (tomato, onion, chilli)
1 tbsp oil

Method

01
Warm the refried beans with cumin and salt.
02
Spread the beans over the halved rolls.
03
Top generously with grated cheese.
04
Toast in a covered pan until the cheese melts.
05
Spoon fresh pico de gallo over and serve.

Veg & Vegan Alternatives

Vegetarian

Already vegetarian — use a vegetarian cheese.

Vegan

Use plant-based cheese and ensure the refried beans are cooked in oil, not lard.